Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 11 at 11:22AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 11, 2026 - 9:22am
Expires:
May 11, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
Relative humidity values will drop to the 18 to 25 percent range
between 3 pm to 7 pm today. Southerly winds are expected to
increase early this afternoon with sustained winds around 15 to 20
mph with gusts up to 25 mph, especially across western MN. The
winds combined with the low humidity and dry fuels will bring
another day of near-critical fire weather conditions. Any fire
that does develop has the potential to quickly spread.
Check burning restrictions and fire danger levels and consult
with fire officials before burning.
For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see
www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.
Area Description:
Douglas; Todd; Morrison; Mille Lacs; Kanabec; Stevens; Pope; Stearns; Benton; Sherburne; Isanti; Chisago; Lac Qui Parle; Swift; Chippewa; Kandiyohi; Meeker; Wright; Hennepin; Anoka; Ramsey; Washington; Yellow Medicine; Renville; McLeod; Sibley; Carver; Scott; Dakota; Redwood; Brown; Nicollet; Le Sueur; Rice; Watonwan; Blue Earth; Waseca; Martin; Faribault
Forcast Office:
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Sender: